South Lodge, 245 Knightsbridge, SW7

Property Summary

South Lodge is one of Knightsbridge’s most recognised residential buildings, and this tenth-floor penthouse flat represents one of its finest lateral apartments. Extending to approximately 4,798 square feet, the property comprises six bedrooms, five bathrooms, three reception rooms and generous terrace space on multiple aspects. Recently refurbished to a high standard with restrained classical interiors, the apartment is centred on a south- and west-facing reception room featuring an ornate ceiling, marble flooring and classical pilasters. A wraparound terrace on the western elevation provides space for formal outdoor entertaining, while additional terraces and a balcony on the eastern side afford views across Hyde Park and the rooftops of Knightsbridge. The building offers 24-hour concierge, direct lift access and two allocated underground parking spaces.

Key Features

• Lateral penthouse flat of approximately 4,798 sq ft on the tenth floor
• Six bedrooms including a principal suite with bathroom, pair of walk-in wardrobes and private terrace
• Five bathrooms plus guest WC
• Three reception rooms including a south- and west-facing principal reception with ornate ceiling and marble floor
• Dedicated study with inbuilt shelving
• Fitted kitchen with breakfast area, utility room and pantry
• Staff bedroom with adjacent bathroom
• Large wraparound terrace on the western elevation
• Two additional terraces and a balcony on the eastern elevation
• Spectacular views over Hyde Park and the Knightsbridge roofscape
• Direct lift access to the apartment
• Two allocated underground parking spaces
• 24-hour concierge service
• Recently refurbished interiors with restrained classical detailing
• Share of Freehold tenure

Design Comment

This is a rare proposition in the Knightsbridge market — a lateral penthouse of genuine scale that has already been refurbished to a good standard, yet presents considerable scope for a discerning buyer to elevate the interiors to a truly exceptional level. The classical architectural language is already established through the ornate ceiling, marble flooring and pilaster detailing in the principal reception room, providing a strong foundation upon which to layer a more refined and personalised design scheme. The proportions of the rooms, particularly the principal bedroom suite and the south- and west-facing reception, are generous enough to accommodate ambitious interior concepts without compromise.

The terrace provision is particularly noteworthy. The wraparound western terrace offers the opportunity to create an integrated indoor-outdoor living experience at penthouse level, with carefully considered landscaping, lighting and furniture design transforming what is already an impressive amenity into something genuinely distinctive. The eastern terraces and balcony, with their Hyde Park aspect, could be treated as quieter, more contemplative spaces to contrast with the entertaining scale of the western terrace.

From a design perspective, the kitchen and bathroom spaces would benefit most from a comprehensive reimagining. A bespoke kitchen design incorporating premium materials and integrated appliance solutions would bring these areas into alignment with the quality of the principal rooms. Similarly, the five bathrooms present an opportunity to introduce stone, metalwork and joinery of real distinction. The staff bedroom and extensive storage could also be reconfigured to better serve the practical requirements of a residence of this calibre.

Development Consultations

To assist potential buyers of this property to understand their full design and development options, Janine Stone & Co. is able to provide complimentary design concept and development consultations. It can be arranged for these consultations to take place at the property or in our London studio. Janine Stone & Co. will provide guidance on architecture, refurbishment and planning considerations, in addition to helping interested parties to develop their early design ideas into floor plans with estimated project costs and timelines for realisation.

Should a successful acquisition take place, we would be happy to take these initial concepts through to a full concept and subsequent planning, design and build phases.